Eagles Win NFL Opener Over Cowboys After Hour-Long Lightning Delay
Eagles Win NFL Opener Over Cowboys After Hour-Long Lightning Delay

Eagles Win NFL Opener Over Cowboys After Hour-Long Lightning Delay

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The Philadelphia Eagles opened their 2025 NFL season with a 24-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys in a game marked by a 65-minute lightning delay late in the third quarter. Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts scored two rushing touchdowns, helping the Eagles maintain their lead despite the absence of star defender Jalen Carter, who was ejected early for spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. The game featured a pregame ceremony where the Eagles unveiled their 2024 championship banner, setting a celebratory tone before the intense contest. The delay occurred with 4:44 left in the third quarter, prompting fans to seek shelter amid severe weather warnings. Despite challenges, including disciplinary issues and a thinned crowd, the Eagles' defense held on during the final moments, securing the victory. The game concluded shortly after midnight, highlighting a dramatic and eventful start to the season for the defending champions.

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